Senior Executive (Purchasing)

DSO National Laboratories; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense research organization in Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive (Purchasing) on a 2-year contract. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing and procurement of goods and services, evaluating offers, negotiating with vendors, and managing post-procurement processes. Applicants should possess a degree in Engineering, Science, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration and have 3 to 4 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration packages

Scholarship opportunities

Training and development framework

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 4 years of procurement experience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Perform sourcing and procurement of goods and services.
• Evaluate offers, perform risk assessment and negotiate with vendors.
• Perform post procurement management.

Skills

Sourcing and procurement

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering/Science/Supply Chain Management/Business Administration

Job description

DSO National Laboratories (DSO) is Singapore’s largest defence research and development (R&D) organisation, with the critical mission to develop technological solutions to sharpen the cutting edge of Singapore's national security. At DSO, you will develop more than just a career. This is where you will make a real impact and shape the future of defence across the spectrum of air, land, sea, space and cyberspace.

The Corporate Policies and Services (CPS) Division is responsible for Procurement, Partnership, Finance and Estate Management matters. CPS supports management to meet strategic objectives, partners divisions to meet their business needs, and safeguard DSO’s organisational interests.

People are DSO’s greatest asset. You will get to realise your career aspirations and develop your own niche either as a deep technical expert or a leader in the team. With frequent career dialogues and a robust training and development framework, we will provide you with the necessary development tools for you to reach your potential. You will also be recognised and rewarded through competitive remuneration packages and scholarship opportunities.

Senior Executive (Purchasing) – 2 Year Contract

In this role, you will:

• Perform sourcing and procurement of goods and services
• Evaluate offers, perform risk assessment and negotiate with vendors
• Perform post procurement management
• Stay updated on market trends, perform research and/or data analysis to support procurement decision making
• Perform any other procurement related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Job Requirements

• Degree in Engineering/ Science/ Supply Chain Management/ Business Administration
• Minimally 3 to 4 years of procurement experience
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Able to work under pressure in a fast pace environment and multi-task
• Strong oral and written communication skill